clin- root words — words with the clin- root

The root clin- comes from Greek klino, meaning to lean, slope. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including monoclinic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the clin- root

Explore words with clin- — words containing the clin- root and sharing its sense of "to lean, slope". Examples include monoclinic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does clin- mean?

The clin- root means to lean, slope, from Greek klino. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.